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Monster-in-Law is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Robert Luketic released in USA on 13 may 2005 with Jennifer Lopez
Monster-in-Law (2005)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 13 may 2005
Length 1h41
Directed by Robert Luketic
OriginUSA
Themes Films about marriage
Rating55%
Monster-in-Law is a 2005 Australian/New Zealand/American romantic comedy film directed by Robert Luketic and starring Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan and Wanda Sykes. It marks a return to cinema for Fonda, being her first film in 15 years after Stanley & Iris. The screenplay is written by Anya Kochoff. The original music score is composed by David Newman. The film was negatively received by critics but was a box office success.
Synopsis
Charlotte "Charlie" Cantilini (Jennifer Lopez) is a temp/dog walker/yoga instructor and aspiring fashion designer from Venice Beach, California, who meets surgeon Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan). She thinks he's gay at first, based on a lie Fiona (Kevin's ex-girlfriend) told her. But then Kevin asks her out, and Charlie believes that she's finally found the right man.Actors
Jennifer Lopez
(Charlie)
Jane Fonda
(Viola Fields)
Michael Vartan
(Dr. Kevin Fields)
Monet Mazur
(Fiona)
Wanda Sykes
(Ruby)
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